This documentary that explores the life of Emiliana Aguilar, a Maya Quiché woman from Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala who arrived to Oregon in 2002 due to health problems that were the consequence of living and growing up in Guatemala during the war (1960-1996). This film explores the motives behind her arrival, her childhood experience marked by the civil war, and preserving and transmitting her language and cultural traditions, all which have been shaped by her strong Maya identity.
Japanese sculptures from the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art. Hotei (MWJ13:2) and Box (MWJ13:4) were carved by an unknown sculptor, unknown date. The Thunder God (MWJ13:11) and Dragon King (MWJ13:12) were carved by Hiromitsu in the 19th century. The Tobacco Container (MWJ1:43) was carved by Ichiyusai, date unknown.
Chinese artworks from the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art. Bowl (MWCh23:86) is from the Yongzheng period (1722-1735) of the Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Dish (MWCh23:85) is from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Japanese textiles from the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art. Two Stoles (MWJ44:28, MWJ44:30) are undated. Stole (MWJ44:30) is from the 18th century, Edo period (1615-1858). Table Cover (MWJ44:31) is from ca. 1775.
Japanese textiles from the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art. Stole (MWJ44:25) is from ca. 1775. Stole (MWJ44:226) is from the late 17th century, Edo period (1615-1858). Stole (Uchikake) (MWJ44:27) is undated.